REQUESTING A CHILD BAPTISM...
Typically baptisms can be scheduled on any Sunday after the
11 am Mass. However, baptisms can also be scheduled at other times; even occasionally during the Mass with prior approval and arrangements.
A sacrament is not private, so if other families request
the same date, there will be more than one
family present for the baptism.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Families who have not attended a baptism preparation class within the last five year are reqired to attend a class prior to the scheduling of the baptism.
We encourage parents to consider attending a Baptism Preparation Class before the child is born with at least one parent attending the class.
We also encourage godparents to attend as well.
To schedule a baptism class please fill out the online registration form at the bottom of the page. Your responses to the online registration form also helps us to update the parish census.
Since deacons are ordained ministers, they will be scheduled to assist Father Bateman with Baptisms. Baptisms can be scheduled at other times with Father Bateman, Deacon Michael, and Deacon Jim depending on their availability and the church's availability.
PLEASE NOTE:
BAPTISM DATE CANNOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTATION (INCLUDING GODPARENT FORMS) ARE COMPLETED!
Is there a cost for baptism?
There is never a cost for the administration of a sacrament.
It is customary for families to offer a small donatation to
either the Church or to the one officating,
but again this is not a requirement.
Child's Birth Certificate
Beside completing the Form below, please provide us a copy of your child's birth certificate either when we meet or by mailing it to St. Patrick Church
219 S. Beaver Street, York, Pa 17401
Questions: 717-848-2007